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Procedures
Consignments of Fruits and Vegetables Arriving Without a Permit
Consignments of Fruits and Vegetables Arriving Without a Permit
Most imported fruits and vegetables require a permit issued by PPQ. CBP-AS
may issue oral authorization for commercial consignments of fruits and
vegetables arriving in the United States without a specific written permit.
However, all applicable entry requirements must be met and proof of
application for a specific written permit must be supplied to the CBP-AS. Use
Table 2-26 to determine whether an oral authorization is appropriate:
Table 2-26 Deciding Whether an Oral Authorization is Appropriate
If:
Commercial
consignment
Personal
baggage
And the Fresh
Fruit or
Vegetable is: And: Then:
Admissible All other import
requirements can
be met
All other import
requirements
CANNOT be met
1. ALLOW the importer to apply for
a permit 1
2. OBTAIN adequate proof 2 that
an application was submitted
3. PROVIDE oral authorization 3
PROHIBIT ENTRY
Prohibited PROHIBIT ENTRY
Admissible All other import
requirements can
be met
PROVIDE oral authorization
All other import PROHIBIT ENTRY
requirements
CANNOT be met
Prohibited Refer to the MAC Chapter 4-1
Clearing Passengers, Crew, and
Baggage
1 Allow the importer to complete an application online. [http://www.aphis.usda.gov/permits/
ppq_epermits.shtml] The importer may also use the appropriate paper application. [http://
www.aphis.usda.gov/permits/ppq_epermits.shtml] Fax completed paper applications to the
number on the application.
2 Adequate proof that the importer has applied for a permit include a fax receipt or verbal
confirmation from PPQ Permit Services, Riverdale, MD. The proof of application will only be
allowed for entry for 30 days. If the application or proof of application is presented 30 days after
the date on the application, the CBP-AS should contact Permit Services at (301) 734-0841 for
further guidance.
3 For commercial consignments of fruits and vegetables (7CFR 319.56), CBP-AS may grant oral
authorization for entry provided a completed permit application (PPQ Form 587) is on file at
PPQ Permit Services and the commodity presented for entry is admissible and meets all import
requirements.
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